MLA
Luqa
Malta
16,093 km
10,000 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,093 km
10,000 mi / 8,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Malta
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

MLA SYD
Airport Name Luqa Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MLA SYD
ICAO Code LMML YSSY
City Luqa Sydney
Country Malta Australia
Timezone Europe/Malta Australia/Sydney
Elevation 300 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Luqa (MLA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,093 kilometers (10,000 miles / 8,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malta with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:04 in Luqa, it's 22:04 in Sydney. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Luqa Airport (MLA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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